McKenzie Milton's path back to football has been nothing short of incredible. But it's far from over. Crissy_Froyd sat down with Milton to discuss what he's learned & what he's looking forward to during the pre-draft process. FrontOffice33 | NFLDraft
One of the first things that usually come up when McKenzie Milton’s name is mentioned is the gruesome leg injury he suffered late in the 2018 season when his right leg almost had to be amputated when he took a big hit that caused extensive damage. But that’s a thing of the past now as Milton prepares for the next stage of his career, recently declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Milton’s still confident in what he brings to the table with the ability to perform at a high level as a passer with a good amount of mobility and ability to evade pressure—that’s something that’s evident in the film you pull from UCF and from the action he did see at FSU. “Looking at the reality of my situation, the odds are slim that I’m going to be a Day 1 starter—I’m going to have to go out and earn it,” Milton said. “And I feel like what I’ve been through this past year has taught me a lot in that aspect.
I’m looking forward to showing the scouts what they want to see and hopefully getting an opportunity,” Milton said. “I know the reality—that I had a bad injury and that can make some teams wary. But I’m moving around well and feel like I’ve shown that. I’m going to keep progressing one day at a time. I don’t feel like it’s an overnight thing to be back at an elite level right after something like this, it truly does take time but I feel like I’m in a good spot.